Role

To assist in the organization and/or implementation of events at your high school and/or offsite locations (as approved) to help promote Milton Transit to youth.

Time Commitment

• One (1) monthly meeting between November - June (subject to change); approximately
  one (1) hour per meeting
• Project-based, based on Supervisor approval

Responsibilities

• Promptly log hours after each shift to volunteer profile, for Supervisor review
  and approval
• Maintain a high level of professionalism

• Self-create opportunities to promote the use of Milton Transit to your student peers,
  as approved by Supervisor
• Educate youth about Milton Transit information points (for example online resources, ticket agents, trip planners)
• Share insights with Milton Transit to help generate ridership and to improve customer experience for the Milton public
• Distribute Milton Transit swag and informational material
• Occasionally distribute and collect surveys and feedback forms digitally (according to Town of Milton confidentiality standards)
• Setting-up and taking down materials
• Comply with all health and safety practices as it relates to the programming, standard operating guidelines as per the Corporate Volunteer Orientation and Training
  (i.e. lifting etc.)

• Report any incidents, concerns or site damage to Supervisor
• Attend and participate in mandatory training functions

Requirements & Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older*

* Volunteers (age 15-17 years) supporting events at non-school/offsite locations require accompaniment by an adult age 18+ (who is a Town of Milton staff member or a Town of Milton volunteer trained guardian; the later also requires Town of Milton staff onsite availability to the volunteers periodically throughout the shift).

• Must meet requirements of the Town of Milton volunteer program
• Organized
• Punctual, consistent and reliable
• Friendly disposition
• Advocate for public transit
• Willing to take direction
• Knowledge of Milton Transit, an asset

Dress

• To ensure clarity of public perception, volunteer ambassadors of Milton Transit/Town of Milton, must wear assigned Town clothing/accessories, with all other clothing elements neutral and not associated with other programs/organizations
• Volunteer must wear closed-toe shoes (comfortable shoes/running shoes)
• Volunteers are to bring and wear weather-related items: e.g. sunscreen, hat, rain gear, reusable water bottle (as applicable)

Benefits

• Serve within a team setting
• Learn or develop skills in marketing, communications, leadership and public speaking
• Be an active member of the community
• Meet new people
• Earn Community Service Hours

Key contacts/staff liaison

• Coordinator, Business Services, Transit

Duration

• November – June of a calendar school year
  
  

Vacancies

• 6 positions